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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

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Much improved United earn point at Anfield

06 Jan 2025

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A committed showing in an entertaining contest at the league leaders; how refreshing was that! It wa...

Why always Anfield at the worst time? A December to forget

02 Jan 2025

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It was the worst month for Manchester United in 95 years, yet it started with a four-nil victory and...

Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)

22 Dec 2024

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The stats don't make for pretty reading after Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford, just as they did ...

Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup

20 Dec 2024

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Ruben Amorim rang the changes again as Manchester United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup at the quart...

Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again

15 Dec 2024

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Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came fr...

Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'

13 Dec 2024

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The Czech town of Plzen created a special beer to celebrate the visit of Manchester United, but afte...

Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy

09 Dec 2024

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After a tumultuous, albeit entirely precedented, weekend at Manchester United football club we break...

United undone by Arsenal set-pieces

05 Dec 2024

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Wednesday night's fixture at the Emirates stadium went roughly as expected, including the method of ...

Amad on song as United thrash Everton

02 Dec 2024

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Manchester United four, Everton nil. It's the type of result that shouldn't be as rare as it has bec...

Amorim opens OT account with a win amid ticket price anger

29 Nov 2024

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Ruben Amorim's first home match in charge of Manchester United started with a bang and ended with a ...

Rashford ignites Amorim's United but team held at Ipswich

25 Nov 2024

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Marcus Rashford was on the scoresheet after just 81 seconds of Ruben Amorim's first game as Manchest...

Inside Ruben Amorim's first press conference

22 Nov 2024

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Premier League football returns after the November international break and the trip to Ipswich this ...

Tyrell Malacia exclusive and Q&A

20 Nov 2024

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The podcast team have returned from touring Britain and Ireland and we're wearing our fatigue heavil...

Talk on tour as Van Nistelrooy departs

13 Nov 2024

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The lads are feeling a little bit worse for wear as we record in our hotel lobby after two nights on...

Van Nistelrooy interim spell ends with 3-0 win

10 Nov 2024

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The era of Ruud's interim Reds has come to an end, and it's been a near-perfect run. Three wins from...

Amad sparks PAOK win in Europa League

08 Nov 2024

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Can a win be described as "routine" when it's your first in more than a year? If so, that's what 'Ru...

Amorim confirmed: Ruud's interim Reds draw with Chelsea

03 Nov 2024

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Ruben Amorim has been officially confirmed as the next manager, or 'head coach', of Manchester Unite...

Amorim deal agreed and Ruud’s five-star Reds

31 Oct 2024

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Laurie brings us the latest details from the negotiations between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester Uni...

Ten Hag sacked; club 'working on deal' for Amorim

28 Oct 2024

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As revealed exclusively for The Athletic by Adam Crafton and David Ornstein on Monday lunchtime, Man...

Good point in Istanbul? Unhappy Hammers, and Pizzagate remembered

25 Oct 2024

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It's difficult to know what to make of Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. We know they're not going t...

Hojlund winner lifts mood ahead of Mourinho reunion

21 Oct 2024

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The mood is "off the floor" after Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in a game at Old Trafford a...

Sir Alex Ferguson's departure stokes debate as Ten Hag returns to work

16 Oct 2024

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Manchester United have decided to terminate the contract of a manager, but it's not the current one....

Villa draw but Ten Hag's future still uncertain; plus Bryan Robson!

07 Oct 2024

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Jonny Evans rolled back the years to provide Manchester United's defence with a vintage performance ...

Maguire rescues point after Porto implosion

04 Oct 2024

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There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Wh...

Spurs defeat: a new low for Ten Hag?

29 Sep 2024

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There's a question mark in the podcast title, but there isn't much doubt in our camp. The first half...

Eriksen strike squandered as European struggles continue

26 Sep 2024

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Ian Irving, fresh from the stands at Old Trafford, holds court with Carl, Laurie Whitwell, and Mr Mi...

Performance at Palace but where are the goals? Europa League preview

23 Sep 2024

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The performance of Erik Ten Hag's side at Crystal Palace was, according to Laurie Whitwell, the most...

Neville on Old Trafford, fresh start for MUFCW, good time to go to Palace

19 Sep 2024

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Andy Mitten secured an exclusive interview with Gary Neville this week, one which was reported widel...

De Ligt, Rashford, and more: positives from "routine" Southampton win

16 Sep 2024

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Nobody's underestimating the achievement of a win on the South Coast but, despite a hairy opening ha...

Pressure on Southampton game with fan opinion divided

11 Sep 2024

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The band are back together as the international break draws to a close and we're looking ahead to a ...

Casemiro fallout as Liverpool cut through Ten Hag's United again

02 Sep 2024

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Arne Slot's Liverpool came to Old Trafford and won in second gear in his third game in charge; a dam...

Transfer window rated... Sterling?! Fond memories fuel Liverpool fever

28 Aug 2024

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The summer transfer window is coming to a close and, albeit with several loose ends yet to be tied u...

Staying positive after Brighton defeat; McTominay to Napoli? Fee agreed

25 Aug 2024

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Another defeat to Brighton (bogey status confirmed), another late goal conceded (inverse Fergie Time...

Signings unlikely without sales, Brighton assessed

22 Aug 2024

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It's that rarest of beasts, a relatively quiet week in the existence of Manchester United. Despite t...

Zirkzee delivers win with debut goal but Sancho misses out

17 Aug 2024

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Joshua Zirkzee might not be the most high profile signing of the summer but he got his club career o...

Bruno contract reaction, Shaw injury, Fulham preview

15 Aug 2024

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It's the eve of the new Premier League and Manchester United, bolstered by the confirmed signings of...

Premier League Preview: De Ligt & Mazraoui add to positivity

12 Aug 2024

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The full podcast squad assemble at Hotel Football, overlooking Old Trafford, to look ahead to the ne...

US Tour review, squad strength examined before Community Shield

06 Aug 2024

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Third time's the charm; it's our summer comeback number three as Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whi...

Inside US tour & plans for 100k Old Trafford

29 Jul 2024

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Ian and Carl in normal surroundings, Andy and Laurie living it up on the West Coast. Talk of the Dev...

Zirkzee arrives, Yoro targeted, as new INEOS structure gets started

16 Jul 2024

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An episode of your favourite Manchester United podcast... in July! We're really spoiling you with a ...

Ten Hag survives, but can he thrive at United?

12 Jun 2024

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It's the least surprising emergency podcast in history: Erik Ten Hag will continue as the manager of...

United win FA Cup!

26 May 2024

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Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie gather to reflect and an incredible performance from United to win the ...

Measure of Ten Hag’s 2nd season comes down to FA Cup Final

20 May 2024

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So, here it is, the season finale. Unfortunately, the Premier League has not ended as we would have ...

Bruno returns to revive European hopes

16 May 2024

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Manchester United's men beat European rivals Newcastle in their last home game of the season to reki...

Beckham on 99, Toone & Co storm Wembley, while storm descends on Old Trafford

12 May 2024

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A podcast very much in three parts for you on a stormy Sunday night in May with Andy and Ian braving...

Huge Sunday in store for Ten Hag and Skinner

09 May 2024

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Another full house but we're a bit more relaxed now, a few days after that chastening result at Selh...

The end? Ten Hag's future in balance after Palace thrashing

07 May 2024

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It's another unwanted inquest on Talk of the Devils with Laurie Whitwell back in the UK and Manchest...

Squad Audit: transfer priorities for a 'difficult' summer

02 May 2024

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It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team have really taken the rudder at Manchester United, and ...

Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw

29 Apr 2024

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Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one wi...

United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades

25 Apr 2024

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Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in gene...

United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties

22 Apr 2024

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How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the ...

FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist

18 Apr 2024

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We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid.The U18s won ...

Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth?

15 Apr 2024

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Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester...

Murtough departs with mixed legacy

11 Apr 2024

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Laurie Whitwell is called away from the airport departure lounge to fill us in on his breaking story...

Liverpool red-faced again after Kobbie and Bruno's bolts from the blue

07 Apr 2024

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Manchester United will finish the season unbeaten against Liverpool after another "silly" game at Ol...

United lose the plot amid chaos at Chelsea

05 Apr 2024

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Two crucial fixtures in West London in the last five days have yielded just one point for Erik Ten H...

Mount moment in vain as United fall flat at Brentford

01 Apr 2024

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It may be Easter, but it feels a lot like a Monday as Ian Irving hosts Andy Mitten and Carl Anka to ...

Comeback Q&A: Mainoo, midfield, clickbait, and Brentford

28 Mar 2024

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We're back after the international break and we are all aboard Kobbie's hype train! After the Carrin...

Old Trafford roars United to victory over Liverpool in FA Cup classic

18 Mar 2024

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Laurie Whitwell returns to the pod to make it a full complement as we bask in the glory of a magnifi...

Sancho goals send reminder as Ten Hag faces crucial cup test

14 Mar 2024

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It's a fresh looking line-up on Talk of the Devils as Mark Critchley and Jay Harris drop by to talk ...

The Rise of Garnacho & Mayor Andy Burnham on Old Trafford Plans

11 Mar 2024

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Once again, it wasn't pretty, but Manchester United got the job done. two-nil at home with Alejandro...

In Focus: Andre Onana, Women's Team, Everton

07 Mar 2024

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The team have relocated to Hotel Football, overlooking a very famous waterway, not that Ian Irving w...

Rashford thunderbolt not enough as City grind down United rearguard

04 Mar 2024

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Marcus Rashford would have been a huge talking point on Manchester derby day whatever happened after...

Relief at Casemiro cup winner ahead of derby

29 Feb 2024

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The awesome foursome are united once again on Monday morning after Manchester United scraped through...

Fulham defeat puts pressure on Ten Hag

26 Feb 2024

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A Monday morning full-house from the podcast team, but there's precious little positivity on offer a...

Sir Jim speaks after INEOS deal finally complete

22 Feb 2024

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have, after an arduous process, completed their partial takeover of Manc...

Hojlund's on fire: Luton win becomes a grind

19 Feb 2024

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Manchester United won 2-1 at Luton's Kenilworth Road on Sunday night, and Andy Mitten was the happie...

Ashworth targeted, plus exclusive interview: Director of Academy, Nick Cox

15 Feb 2024

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Manchester United have identified Newcastle's Dan Ashworth as their primary target for the position ...

McTominay delivers huge three points at Villa

12 Feb 2024

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Ian, Carl, and Laurie are up bright and early on Monday morning in the hope that we can catch Andy M...

The Munich Air Disaster: The Legacy

08 Feb 2024

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It is sixty six years since the Munich Air Disaster and the death of Sir Bobby Charlton in October m...

Hojlund/Garnacho deliver 'comfortable' home win; fingers crossed for Martinez

04 Feb 2024

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Recorded post-match at Old Trafford: Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka are revelling in the sli...

Rashford back with a bang, but Kobbie steals the show

02 Feb 2024

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Ian, Carl, Andy, and Laurie expected to be talking about Marcus Rashford, hoped to be talking about ...

Rashford absent as United ease past Newport

28 Jan 2024

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It wasn't all about Marcus Rashford this weekend, but his absence (through 'illness') did provide a ...

Anthony Martial: Is this Goodbye?

25 Jan 2024

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We've got a full complement again as we dip briefly back into the Omar Berrada hire with The Athleti...

Omar Berrada appointed new CEO

21 Jan 2024

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Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy discuss the huge story broken exclusively by The Athletic’s David Orn...

How FFP rules impact United's recruitment

18 Jan 2024

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A bit of finances special by taking a dive in to United’s latest financial results and making sens...

Spurs draw reaction and meeting Sir Jim

15 Jan 2024

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Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy breakdown United's two-two draw against Spurs at Old Trafford - was the...

What can David Brailsford do for United?

11 Jan 2024

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Coming up today Ian, Laurie & Andy take a deep dive into one of the most significant characters ...

"Speaking of Pies!": INEOS team watch uninspiring routine win at Wigan

09 Jan 2024

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Erik Ten Hag picked the strongest Manchester United team available at Wigan in the FA Cup 3rd round ...

Sancho, transfers & Ratcliffe gets started

04 Jan 2024

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Ian, Carl, Andy & Laurie are back to look back on another eventful few weeks at United.Coming up...

Investment FINALLY confirmed & Villa comeback

27 Dec 2023

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Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy give their reaction to the news that Manchester United finally confirmi...

The End of the Year Show: Roll on 2024, ASAP!

21 Dec 2023

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Ian Irving is on great form, unlike last time, and the whole team are feeling pretty upbeat about Ma...

A creditable draw at Anfield... but how to capitalise?

18 Dec 2023

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Ian Irving and Andy Mitten are feeling a little tender this Monday morning. Fortunately, it's not be...

Finished off by Bayern, Anfield awaits

13 Dec 2023

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Andy, Ian, Laurie and Carl get together inside Old Trafford to reflect on another defeat, this time ...

United picked off by The Cherries

11 Dec 2023

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Just when you think United have turned a corner, you realise they have been down this dark road befo...

Ten Hag's big calls see off Pochettino

07 Dec 2023

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Ian, Laurie, Carl & Andy reflect on a positive night at Old Trafford where Erik ten Hag once aga...

Anger after another disastrous road-trip

04 Dec 2023

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It's a full house on the podcast as we dissect another awful performance away from home at a top-hal...

Onana sends United under but it's not over

30 Nov 2023

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Ian, Laurie & Carl are joined by Andy from Istanbul to review another Champions League performan...

Garnacho Golazo sinks Everton

27 Nov 2023

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Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie pour over a hugely satisfying win for Manchester United topped off by o...

Glacial Glazers, Everton bear pit, Laurie returns!

23 Nov 2023

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United have not played since the last pod but Ian, Andy, Carl & LAURIE still have lots to talk a...

The Good, the Bad, the Ten Hag Q&A

13 Nov 2023

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Victor Lindelof succeeded where the attackers struggled and provided a winner against Luton. Relief ...

European qualification hanging by a thread

10 Nov 2023

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Ian Irving chairs the inquest with Carl Anka and Andy Mitten after Manchester United lost 4-3 at Cop...

Bruno & Maguire dig out win at Fulham

06 Nov 2023

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Ian, Carl & Andy look back on United getting a much-needed with at Fulham despite another uninsp...

Beaten again: What should Ten Hag do next?

02 Nov 2023

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Ian, Carl & Andy have yet another home defeat to digest as United are knocked out of the EFL Cup...

Derby Reaction: United outclassed

30 Oct 2023

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Ian, Andy & Carl reflect on a terrible day for United as they are comprehensively beaten by City...

Maguire & Onana deliver vital win but derby day needs dramatic improvement

26 Oct 2023

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Today's podcast will be in three parts, with increasing numbers of people. In order of appearance, I...

In Memoriam: Sir Bobby Charlton

23 Oct 2023

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Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell as we share memories of the life of Sir Bobb...

What might Ratcliffe proposal mean for Glazer ownership?

19 Oct 2023

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So a brave new era or another false dawn ? Ian, Laurie & Andy bring you what they know about th...

McTominay heroics but Casemiro a concern

09 Oct 2023

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Ian, Laurie & Andy gather post match inside Old Trafford for instant reaction to Scott McTominay...

Superb Hojlund immune to Old Trafford kryptonite

05 Oct 2023

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Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy come to you from the rooftop of Hotel Football overlooking Old Traffo...